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Lots of photos of local youth in next week’s issue of the Unity Wilkie Press-Herald! You don’t want to miss it as along with the photos, you will find:

  • a response from Canadian Blood Services regarding removal of blood donor clinics from Unity;
  • an article and photos from junior high district curling hosted by Unity Curling Club;
  • and article on and colourful photos from the UCHS senior girls’ fundraising “pink” basketball game; and
  • a return of the Faith Matters column!

Below, Coach Mathew Poirier takes a shot during the Unity Composite High School “Pink Game,” held to raise awareness and funds for breast cancer.  In the second photo, the UCHS senior girls play “keep-away” while the boys decide on their next move. Photos by and courtesy of James Herrick. (Pick up your local community newspaper for more photos!)

Basketball

UCHS Warriors basketball

Next week’s paper

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From celebrating 90-plus birthdays to recognition of high school football players, the November 23rd issue of the Unity Wilkie Press-Herald has it all. Check it out for those things plus:

  • a mish-mash of winter weather forecasts – what do you think will happen this winter?!
  • Unity’s senior men’s hockey team, the Miners, is made up entirely of local players, most of whom grew up in Unity and are Unity Minor Hockey alumni – find out who they are!
  • some Movember challengers and their “before” photos; and
  • the names of all the local winners in the Unity Legion’s annual Remembrance Day poster, essay and poem contest.

Check out the ads for Delta Co-op’s 12 Days of Christmas promotion, newspaper holiday deadlines, Provost Livestock cattle sales, UMP’s Black Friday event and Santa Day details.

Below, the graduating players of the Unity Composite High School Warriors football team present their coaches with tokens of appreciation on behalf of all players.

UCHS Warriors

 

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The November 9th issue of the Unity Wilkie Press-Herald features our annual Remembrance Day tribute. This year, we also have a special page dedicated to recently passed veterans Cec Hayward and Bill Fleming.

Of course, we also still let you know what’s been happening in the Town of Unity, so look for:

  • some information you may not have known about our Public Works director, Collin Field;
  • a Talk of the Town from bylaw officer Randy Kammerer, talking about parking;
  • a description and photo from the Holistic Hearts Healing Fair held in Unity October 17; and
  • learn about tornados in an article about Tornado Hunter Ricky Forbes making presentations to students in area schools.

Yes, we still have hockey news, the RCMP Report, financial planning information, a Top 10 and an editorial page too! All this for only $1 – or as a subscriber, even less than that!

Below, Tornado Hunter Ricky Forbes shows off the tornado-hunting truck, Flash, to UPS and St. Peter’s School students.Ricky Forbes

 

 

 

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Even though it happened in “the town 20 miles down the road,” look for details on the Saskcan Community Centre fire in the October 19th issue of the Unity Wilkie Press-Herald, along with additional photos from the scene.

In next week’s joint community newspaper, you will also find:

  • a story and photos on all the random acts of kindness carried out by Delta Co-op, Unity Credit Union and Luseland Credit Union staff last week;
  • which athletes from UCHS were heading to cross-country provincials;
  • information on what parents should do during a school lockdown, in recognition of National School Safety Week; and
  • the latest RCMP report, a story on singing group The Travelling Mabels and the latest Saskatchewan Crop Report.

Warriors win at home, October 8, giving them hope of reaching the post-season playoffs!

Unity Composite High School Warriors football

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October is here, and next week will be Fire Prevention Week. Check out the tips from and photos of our local volunteer firefighters in the October 5th issue of the Unity Wilkie Press-Herald. You’ll also be able to:

  • read profiles of four of the federal election candidates running in our riding;
  • find out the results of the annual Fall Fair and Trade Show;
  • find out a little about co-operatives as Delta Co-op and Unity Credit Union will soon be celebrating Co-op Week; and
  • learn about a fun new initiative for kids at Unity Public School.

The phone on the table shows the size of this potato, on display at the Unity Agricultural Society’s annual Fall Fair and Trade Show, Sept. 25 and 26:

Unity Fall Fair

A first prize Jack-o-Lantern, made by nine-year-old Shawn Dyck:

trade jack-o-lantern

Nina Burnell’s award winning quilt:

trade quilt

Close-up detail on a first-place quilt made by Edna Jeffrey of Marsden:

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This week’s paper

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School is done, the Grade 12 have graduated and summer is here. Stay up to date with local happenings by checking out this week’s Unity Wilkie Press-Herald for:

  • who won what scholarships at both UCHS and Luseland;
  • police suggestions on preventing thefts;
  • a selection of photos from Unity’s Canada Day celebrations (between storms and rain); and
  • photos from the Parkview Place fashion show held at the end of May.

The police report, editorial page and advice on choosing children’s lifejackets help fill out the pages.

The UCHS Class of 2015:

Unity Composite High School Class of 2015 uchs group2

 

 

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School is out, grad is this weekend and Monday sees the last June 2015 issue of the Unity Wilkie Press-Herald hit the streets. In that paper, you will find:

  • a story on the Saskatchewan Legionnaire of the Year – yes! a Unity resident;
  • the names of all Unity Composite High School students who were named to the Living Sky School Division Student Hall of Fame earlier this month;
  • a full report on Unity Minor Ball teams; and
  • an article on the Outlaws’ 100th anniversary celebrations coming up August long weekend includes some early details of Wilkie-Unity hockey rivalry.

The editorial page, RCMP Report and some school news round out next week’s paper.

Below, the Battleford Arena was decorated in an Alice In Wonderland type of theme for the Living Sky School Division Student Hall of Fame awards night.Living Sky School Division Student Hall of Fame

 

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Unity was well represented at the annual Rivers West District for Sport, Culture and Recreation annual awards banquet April 22, receiving three awards! That’s the lead story in next week’s Unity Wilkie Press-Herald. In our local weekly newspaper, you will also find:

  • a report on awards won by UCHS drama students at their regional competition;
  • a report and photos from the Unity Miners’ awards night; and
  • just for a change of pace, a report and photos from a 52-person trip to Europe.

Be sure to check the ads too for some important details, including a schedule of recycling pickup dates.

Cleopatra - Shiraya Winterhalt

In her last, and 12 time on stage for UCHS drama, Shiraya Winterhalt received an Acting Certificate of Merit for her performance as Cleopatra in Desperate Housewives of Shakespeare.

Lady Macbeth - Iza Belle Lucensio

Iza Belle Lucenio won an acting medal for her portrayal of Lady Macbeth in Desperate Housewives of Shakespeare at the Saskatchewan High School Regional Drama Festival .

Next week’s paper

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We were going to say “Slowly the year is winding now” but then realized … Who were we kidding?! It’s not slow at all, but rather rushing towards us at breakneck speed. Next week will see the second last 2014 issue of the Unity Wilkie Press-Herald sent out and available in stores and Christmas is only 12 days away!

In next week’s paper you will find:

  • a detailed interview with a SaskPower representative regarding power outages;
  • who won what at the UCHS Warriors’ football awards banquet;
  • updates on minor hockey, the Midget AAs and the Unity Miners; and
  • photos of presentations and details of donations made to local organizations.

Be sure to check out the ads this week too – there are some pre-Christmas and Boxing Day sales.

Although the sun may be late in getting up, when it does, it’s usually a beautiful sight! Looks like next week will be sunny and not too cold, so enjoy!

Rural Saskatchewan, Canada